Apple reportedly looking to open iconic retail store in Queens, NY

Jake Smith | Jan 17 2012 - 2:26 pm PT

Apple currently has only one other Apple Store in New York City outside of Manhattan that is located in Staten Island. Things could change, however, according to a new report from NY Daily News that clamed retail developer Yeheskel Elia is working with Apple to bring an “iconic store” to Queens, New York. The specific location of the store would be Austin Street in Forest Hills.

Nothing is official because Elia and Apple are still working on more details. Elia said he would do anything to bring an Apple Store to the bustling area. If a deal is reached, Elia said a store could open in under a year. Several months ago, an Apple broker also reached out to Elia regarding the new store.

The deal would be a “kick in the pants” to the neighboring rival Brooklyn who, with borough president Marty Markowitz and local hipster legions, has campaigned nonstop for an Apple Store for years.

When NY Daily News reached out for comment from Apple, in a typical fashion they responded, Apple has “made no announcements” regarding a NYC store outside of Manhattan (sorry Staten Island).

Apple recently opened a huge 23,000-foot. Apple Store in the NYC Grand Central Terminal. The grand opening drew in a huge crowd, who were eager to see the landmark.

Apple currently has six retail store locations in New York.

New York is also honoring Apple’s deceased cofounder Steve Jobs by inducting him into the Creative Hall of Fame today.